Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Economics I
Course Code: ECO301
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course, to teach concepts about International Economics, to examine the reasons that led countries to make international trade the scope of foreign trade theories and to develop the student’s analysis ability of international trade theory. In addition, provide to analysis Turkey’s the structure of foreign trade within the context of new trade theories)

Course Content

Introduction to International Economics Theory, The Concepts of International Economics, Theory of International Trade Analysis: Theory of Comparative Advantage, Theory of International Trade Analysis: Supply and Demand Models, Theory of International Trade Analysis: Supply and Demand Models.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Alper YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows basic concept of international economics.
2.Has knowledge about New Trade Theories and analysis foreign trade structure of Turkey in this context.
3.Learns and comments of Foreign Trade Theory and Economic Growth Analysis.
4.Compares of approaches on the theory of international economics.
5.Gains ability to analysis and evaluation of International Trade Theory and It’s Reflections of Practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Halil SEYİDOĞLU, Uluslararası İktisat Teori, Politika ve Uygulama, Geliştirilmiş 17. Baskı, İstanbul, 2009.
2.S. Rıdvan KARLUK, Uluslararası Ekonomi, Beta Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to International Economics Theory
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concepts of International Economics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Theory of International Trade Analysis: Theory of Comparative Advantage
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theory of International Trade Analysis: Theory of Comparative Advantage
Week 5 - Theoretical
Theory of International Trade Analysis: Supply and Demand Models
Week 6 - Theoretical
Theory of International Trade Analysis: Supply and Demand Models
Week 7 - Theoretical
Theory of International Trade Analysis: Supply and Demand Models
Week 8 - Theoretical
Theory of Factor Endowment (Heckscher-Ohlin Theory)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Theory of Factor Endowment (Heckscher-Ohlin Theory)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Theory of Factor Endowment (Heckscher-Ohlin Theory)
Week 11 - Theoretical
New Trade Theories and Emprical Tests
Week 12 - Theoretical
Analysis of the Structure of Foreign Trade of Turkey within the framework of the New International Trade Theories
Week 13 - Theoretical
Theory of Foreign Trade and Economic Growth Analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Theory of Foreign Trade and Economic Growth Analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading140228
Individual Work140342
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination121122
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
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3
4
4
4
1
1
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4
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4
4
4
1
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4
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4
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4
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4
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026